A pinch, or two quick taps, allows users to zoom into and out of content.

Double tap or pinch

Users can fluidly transition between various gestures.

Compound gestures

A long press and drag allows users to reorder content.

Pick up and move

Users can transform an element’s size, position, and rotation with gestures.

Types of transform gestures include:

- Double tap
- Pinch
- Compound gestures
- Pick up and move

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Gestures help users to navigate between views, take actions, and manipulate content.

Types of gestures include:

- Navigational Gestures
- Action Gestures
- Transform Gestures

Types of Gestures


Navigational gestures help users to move through a product easily. They supplement other explicit input methods, like buttons and navigation components.

Types of navigation gestures include:

- Tap
- Scroll and pan
- Drag
- Swipe
- Pinch

Navigational gestures

Action gestures can perform actions or provide shortcuts for completing actions.

Types of action gestures include:

- Tap
- Long press
- Swipe

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